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We have some awesome concept art from Matt Tkocz for the Bumblebee film over at his Artstation page. We can see:-5 different bodies for the jeep Bumblebee-WWII Bumblebee-3 shots of Bumblebee fighting Dropkick (or a random helicopter, for two of them)-2 shots of an aftermath of an explosion-Shatter tampering with technology-Boats crashing

As expected, Shatter uses her helmet design, that isn't present for almost the whole film. Click one of the images to check out the Artstation page, and below those will be coverage of a video on how the sounds of for the Bumblebee film were done!

As we promised, he have a video from INSIDER on how the sounds from the Bumblebee film were made. See, would we lie to you?

Most people don't look at the description, so we'll put it here."Bumblebee," the latest movie in the "Transformers" franchise, makes great use of sound. We sat down with the sound team on the Paramount lot and learned all the sounds behind your favorite Autobots, from Optimus Prime to Bumblebee himself, as well as, of course, battles and explosions.

The "Transformers" movies are known for explosions and giant Autobots that crash into buildings. To make all that feel real, the sound has got to be just right. "Bumblebee," the latest entry in the franchise, was no exception.

To learn more about how the sounds you hear in the movie are made, we talked to the film's Foley team. Foley sounds are any sounds based on a character's interactions and movements. Usually that means human characters, but it can also apply to the sounds of animals, and, in this case, big metallic creatures. Many of Bumblebee's movements aren't different than what you'd expect from a human character, but he's made of metal, so he's going to sound different.

This is Dawn Lunsford, Alicia Stevenson, and David Jobe, the Foley team behind the movie.

"Bumblebee" is available now on digital and on Blu-ray April 2.

Hey, yo, off topic, did you want to see the VW Beetle used in the film AND happen to be going to the 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show? Well, good news for you, because it will happen! An article from Driving tells us this information!

The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show has this vehicle display, specifically the one used in the film. So, if you were going there, maybe you can drop by, and tell us that you saw the 'Bee, in the Pub forums below.

Good day, fellow Seibertronians! For those of us who can't seem to get enough Bumblebee and happen to be attending Wondercon 2019 in Anaheim, California tomorrow we have good news for you straight from the Bumblebee Facebook and Instagram: A life-size Bumblebee statue will be appearing on-display from the 29th to 31st of March!

For those unable to attend Wondercon, we may yet have some solace for you! The Bumblebee statue will appear at Pier 39 in San Fransisco on April 2nd!

Do you intend to visit the statue? Do you think it may see other locations following this tour? Let us know what you think in the forums below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more Transformers news and reviews.

Motto:"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly; the ill deeds along with the good, and let me be judged accordingly. The rest ... is silence."

Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles

Paramount Home Media sent us a promo copy of the new Bumblebee Movie on VHS, which was "just released" today. Paramount also released a new VHS trailer on YouTube promoting the Bumblebee Movie's availability on VHS. In addition to the trailer and press release from Paramount below, we also took a brief photo gallery to give all of you an in-hand look at the promo copy of Bumblebee on VHS. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts about this fun promo as well as the Bumblebee movie.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Hailed as "fun, action-packed and exciting" (Scott Mantz, Collider), director Travis Knight's thrilling new film BUMBLEBEE lands on Digital March 19, 2019, on limited edition VHS April 1† and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD April 2 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Boasting an impressive 93% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, BUMBLEBEE is filled with "personality, wit [and] imagination" (David Fear, Rolling Stone). The Digital*, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray releases are packed with over an hour of exciting special features, including an all-new BUMBLEBEE motion comic following the beloved AUTOBOT on his next adventure. Plus, check out deleted and extended scenes you didn't see in theaters, including the original opening of the movie, enjoy hilarious outtakes, and see G1 (Generation 1) TRANSFORMERS robots on CYBERTRON through the eyes of BUMBLEBEE with exciting Bee Vision.

The perfect gift this Easter, BUMBLEBEE on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack or Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes an exclusive printed version of the new motion comic featuring BUMBLEBEE in a standalone side story (for a limited time only).

The 4K Ultra HD disc and 4K Ultra HD Digital releases** feature Dolby Vision®, which brings entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality with spectacular colors, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The film also boasts a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead***. In addition, both the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Packs include access to a Digital copy of the film.

Synopsis

CYBERTRON has fallen. When OPTIMUS PRIME sends BUMBLEBEE to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, who's disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle. As the DECEPTICONS hunt down the surviving AUTOBOTS with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns (John Cena), BUMBLEBEE and Charlie team up to protect the world.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD COMBO, BLU-RAY COMBO & DIGITAL*

Sector 7 Archive

Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7

Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (All-New Motion Comic)

Deleted and Extended Scenes

Outtakes

Bee Vision: The Transformers robots of Cybertron

Bringing Bumblebee to the Big Screen

The Story of Bumblebee

The Stars Align

Bumblebee Goes Back to G1

Back to the Beetle

California Cruisin' Down Memory Lane

The BUMBLEBEE DVD and limited edition VHS† includes the feature film in standard definition.

BUMBLEBEE will also be available as part of a BUMBLEBEE & TRANSFORMERS 6-Movie Blu-ray Collection arriving on April 2.

Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'

Bounti76 wrote:I wonder if the VHS is actually going to be available, or if it's just an April Fool's joke. Loved the video either way.

It is only available as a promo, so probably just people that Paramount sent the copy to.

That's too bad. I think it would actually sell really well, to be honest. Last year, a favorite singer of mine released an album, and the cassette version of it sold out the fastest of all the limited edition versions.

Motto:"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly; the ill deeds along with the good, and let me be judged accordingly. The rest ... is silence."

Weapon: Twin Shock-Concussion Missiles

Paramount Home Media and Seibertron.com have teamed up for a special Bumblebee 4K UHD + Blu-Ray Grand Prize Giveaway Contest. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize courtesy of Paramount. This prize package will feature the new Bumblebee Movie on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray plus a Bumblebee branded hat, backpack and hoodie (as shown in the picture on Seibertron.com).

You can enter every day in order for more chances to win. A winner will be announced on Monday, April 8th, 2019. The winner's information will be shared with Paramount in order for the prize to be received.

Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'

Some fans were intrigued once they heard that movie Megatron appeared in the tie in comic to the Transformers: Bumblebee movie. Would it be a G1 styled design to go with the revamp designs, or would it be Bayverse Megatron tieing the Bumblebee film much closer to the Bayverse. Well, now you can be the judge (it's frozen Bayverse Megs). This at least confirms that Hasbro and Paramount do intend on keeping a link in some shape or form between the old continuity/designs and Bumblebee, along with probably what comes next. This tie in comic is called Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome, which is a motion comic that comes as a bonus feature with the home video release of the Bumblebee movie.

Some fans were intrigued once they heard that movie Megatron appeared in the tie in comic to the Transformers: Bumblebee movie. Would it be a G1 styled design to go with the revamp designs, or would it be Bayverse Megatron tieing the Bumblebee film much closer to the Bayverse. Well, now you can be the judge (it's frozen Bayverse Megs). This at least confirms that Hasbro and Paramount do intend on keeping a link in some shape or form between the old continuity/designs and Bumblebee, along with probably what comes next. This tie in comic is called Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome, which is a motion comic that comes as a bonus feature with the home video release of the Bumblebee movie.

With today marking the release of the Bumblebee Movie on home media, we've got two stories to share!

The first is that Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), the company behind the movie's effects, have posted a case study on their work for the film. The study is a treasure trove of information and concept art from the movie's opening Cybertron scene, some of which we have mirrored here for your convenience.

Please click here for the case study and enjoy the concept art! Don't forget that Bumblebee is out now on DVD, Blu Ray and Ultra 4K Blu Ray, pick up your copy today.

The second story is that the Bumblebee statue has arrived at Pier 39 in San Francisco! Celebrating the home media release! We have recieved this press release from Paramount to go along with the following publicity shots which we share below:

A larger-than-life Bumblebee statue greets fans at PIER 39 on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in San Francisco, Calif. to celebrate the hit film’s arrival on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. An action-packed adventure that’s fun for the whole family, Bumblebee features several locations around San Francisco.

Fans pose for photos with a towering Bumblebee statue at PIER 39 on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in San Francisco, Calif. to celebrate the hit film’s arrival on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. An action-packed adventure that’s fun for the whole family, Bumblebee features several locations around San Francisco.

What do you think of the effort that ILM went to for this movie? Will you be visiting Pier 39 while Bumblebee is there? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

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